Christians and Muslims living in Hyson Green have united to pray for issues of common concern this Easter.
Around 30 members of St Stephen's with St Paul's Church, in Bobbers Mill Road, took to the streets in a 'walk of witness' on Good Friday to hold prayers around the neighbourhood.
Along their walk they stopped and prayed for destitute people in the local community, those suffering with financial difficulties and people with ill health.
At their final destination - the Karimia Institute, in Berridge Road West - the Christians were joined by dozens of Muslims for one last prayer.
Dr Musharraf Hussain, chief executive and chief Imam at the Karimia Institute said it is important for Christians and Muslims to share their hopes and aspirations with one another.
He said: "We have been doing this every Good Friday for 16 years. We believe it is good to build a relationship with our neighbours and to show people that Muslims are friendly people."
Karimia Institute member Naveed Qazi, 36, of Sherwood Rise, said: "Inter-faith events are good for community cohesion and helps to reduce tensions between the two faiths.
"We are living in the same society and society has to be harmonious. There has to be love and affection for one another regardless of race or religion.
"We will pray for peace, love, harmony and prosperity for the country together."
Outside the Karimia Institute Dr Hussain read out a joint prayer with Reverend Clive Burrows of St Stephen's with St Paul's, before members of both faiths shook hands and got to know each other.
Sue Anderson, 73, of Forest Fields, said she enjoyed taking part in the prayer walk, which included the telling of the Easter story and hymn singing.
She said: "We know there are differences but there are also things which we have in common and it is important to celebrate those things.
"Too often in people's minds Muslims and Christians are alien to one another but once we try and break down barriers then understanding comes but we have to make the effort."
Reverend Clive Burrows said: "Inter-faith events are very important because we live side by side with each other but don't often have much to do with each other.
"There are many false ideas that Christians have of Muslims and Muslims have of Christians but working together we realise that some of the things are completely false."
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